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Registered Student Organizations

Listed below are the Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) organized by category. Some RSOs have websites and/or Facebook pages, which you can go to by clicking on the group name. Also listed for each group is the primary contact person and advisor, as well as a short description of the student organization.

If you represent an RSO and your information needs updated, please email the Student Life Graduate Assistant.

The Biology club at UIS is truly student lead organization. That takes an interdisciplinary approach. Through service projects and volunteer opporunities. The Biology Club gives students some hands-on, real life experience in various biological fields.

Chemistry Club is active both in the UIS and central IL community. We volunteer at multiple events to do demonstrations for young school aged children and college aged students. We fundraise in unique forms and actively involve our club in athletics and other programs put on by UIS organizations.

Model Illinois Government

Michelle Tuma (mtuma2)

Advisor: Kenneth Owen (kowen8)

MIG is an annual academic simulation at which students get to act as state legislators, lobbyists, journalists or attorneys

National Model United Nations

Robert S. Fair

Advisor: Adriana Crocket (acroc2)

NMUN is an organization which gives students firsthand experience in diplomacy and conflict resolution. For both fall and spring semesters, studenst study a nation, its laws, culture, and economy, etc. Then in late March early April, the represent their nation at the national conference in New York City.

Student Accounting Society

Grant Weber (gwebe2)

Advisor: Leonard Branson (lbran1)

The Student Accounting Society (SAS) is a student club of accounting majors that provides students with the opportunity to develop a network with other students, alumni, and employees. It serves as a vehicle for providing feedback to faculty and the Accountancy program

Student Chapter – Association for Information Systems

Fahad Abdul Hameed (fhame2)

Advisor: Te-wei Wang (twang22)

The association for Information systems serves society through the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of excellence in the practice and study of information systems.

Young Professional Marketers of UIS

Kristen Shaffer (kshaf2)

Advisor: Jorge Villegas (jvill2)

The Young Professional Marketers of UIS is a student association for individuals interesed in gaining knowledge and experience in the field of marketing. Our goal is to develop our members by enhancing their education through hands-on mareting activites and networking with peers and professionals in the field

Cultural/Diversity

African Student Association

Vivian Okonta (vokon2)

Advisor: Joasiah Alamu (jalam3)

African Student Association aims to promote diversity, cater to the growing African population at UIS, and encourage students to learn about various African cultures.

Yuhan Wang (ywang234)
Advisor: Hangu Mi (hmi)
Spread Chinese Culture and promote cultural communication with other nationalities at UIS to be better helping new Chinese Students get used to living in the U.S.

Indian Student Organization – Cultural Activities

Shashank Shankhapal (sshan8)

Advisor: Jeannie Cappranica (jjone1)

International Student Association

Zehra Ozkan-Shahidi

Advisor: Sarah Jome (sjome2)

Provides inter cultural events for UIS community to make a bridge between students, faculty, & the community.

The purpose of our group is to reconstruct societal definitions of beauty and transforming it into a celebration of uniqueness. This celebration will foster change in the way women look and feel towards themselves by addressing the root of women esteem and our hair. We advocate for natural hair through fellowship, support, and education.

OLAS strives to promote education and student interest about Hispanic culture. We also ensure student representation in all aspects pertaining to Hispanic heritage. Additionally, we aid Latino issues, culture, and traditions to the UIS community.

Rip the Runway

Madinah Patterson (patter22)

Advisor: Deanie Brown (deaniejd)

Rip the runway is an organization that focuses on promoting diversity, originality, and creativity through fashion.

We seek to promote school spirit, enthusiasm, and attendance at athletic and spirit oriented functions through a combo of jazz, pom, and hip hop dancing.

Global Sisterhood

Zehra Ozkan-Shahidi (zozka2)

Advisor: Lynn Otterson (lotte1)

Gatherings to bring awareness of women’s issues and culture from around the world

Graduate Student Public Internship Student Association

Brittany Hilderbrand (bhild3)

Advisor: Beverly Bunch (bbunc1)

The GPSISA provides professional development and social interaction opporunities for GPSI students. We develop contacts in the public and private sector to prepare interns for life after GPSI as much as possible.

Japanime Springfield

Bianca Bautista (bbauti4)

Advisor: Shoon Lio (slio2)

Japanime Springfield is a Japanese Anime oriented club. We are dedicated to UIS students with an interest in sci-fi, comic books, & other “nerd” culture. Every meeting members can expect to view programs & take part in fun activities

Kids at Heart

Savanna Vance (svanc2)

Advisor: Shoon Lio (slio2)

Kids at Heart is a club where students can come together to relieve stress and act like kids in every sense of the word. We enjoy Disney, cartoons, coloring, arts and crafts, kid games, and so much more!

League of Legends at UIS

Anthony Holtschult (aholt7)

Advisor: Josh Irons (jiron2)

Fun, energetic, internet based community striving to expand acquaintances and generate friendships. Utilizing both competitive and non-competitive game based platforms. The group is committed to provide a fun and learning atmosphere for new members and veterans alike.

Legacy Dance Team

Lashaun Bowling (lbowl2)

Advisor: Tiffani Saunders (tsaun2)

Legacy Dance Team is a hip-hop dance team that looks to promote confidence and the love of dance

Sisters With Vision

Patricia Howard (phowa3)

Advisor: Justin Rose (jrose22)

We aspire to improve the image of women in society, help others in our community, and inspire our young generation of diverse women.

To provide a forum for the followers of the faith of Islam and to assit Muslim students at UIS to practice the teachings of Islam. To educate non-muslims about Islam and Muslims, to carry out social, cultural and educational activities consistent with Islamic values and principles and to promote better understanding and friendly relations between Muslims and non-muslims.

Shaja Yoga Organization

Akash Chinnam (achin21)

Jeannie Capranica (jjone1)

This is an organization which helps us how can we become our own master through kundalini energy. We will experience cool breeze in our hands that means your hands will speak.

We are a club focused on spreading the word of God and living out the gospel. We love Jesus and want to grow in his image and character as well as become his disciples.

St. Therese, the Little Flower Catholic Student Organization

Katrina Salvador (ksalva6)

Advisor: David Bertaina (dbert3)

St. Therese, the Little Flower, Catholic Students Organization builds christian community by encountering Christ through faith, service, sacarament, and friendship and provides an environment where all are welcome to know and experience the fullness and joyfullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ

Voices in Praise

Duane Willingham (dwill23)

Advisor: Sophia Gehlhausen-Anderson (sophia)

A gospel experience at UIS incorporating a multitude of backgrounds

Service

American Red Cross Student Organization

LeAnna Kehl (lkehl2)

Advisor: Mark Dochterman (mdoch2)

The American Red Cross Organization at UIS works in conjunction with the Illinois Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide Red Cross assistance in disaster services, community preparedness, health and safety services, blood services and more. Our purpose is to provide service to the local community and students at UIS, and to provide an opportunity for students to be involved with the American Red Cross on-campus.

The Dance Marathom committee will create an annual Dance Marathon to support the Children’s Miracle Network at St. Johns Children Hospital. During the Dance Marathon money will be fundraised for the Children’s Miracle Network, which helps children who are suffering from major medical problems.

Social Greek

Mu Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc

Malcom Bennett (mbenn2)

Advisor: Sophia Gehlhausen (sophia)

Social Service Greek letter org founded to be inclusive of all men and to give back to the community.

The mission statement of Phi Kappa Tau is, “To champion a life long commitment to brotherhood, learning, ehtical leadership and exemploary character.”

Tau Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Robyn Crutchfield (rcrutc2)

Advisor: Tiffani Saunders (tsaun2)

Alpha Kappa Alpha is a national organization whose main purpose is to provide service to all mankind.

Cygnets

Lilliana Marquez (lmarq2)

Advisor: Sophia Gehlhausen-Anderson (sophia)

As the official interest group of the Gamma Phi Omega international sorority incorporated, we are formulated to unite sisters in the principles of achieving academic excellence, serving communities, preserving the bond of sisterhood and uplifting cultural awareness among Latinos and those in our global communities.